There are so many good things to say about pork chops. They’re not that expensive (compared to steak and fish). They’re considered ‘the other white meat’. They’re easy to make. And most of all, my entire family will eat them. Peach Salsa Pork Chops I get kind of tired of the same old pork chop recipe. I’ve made them too… Read More

You know what I love about Weight Watchers recipes? You don’t have to be following their diet to enjoy them. I found this recipe for Asparagus Orzo Soup in one of my Weight Watchers pamphlets when I was going to the meetings. I don’t go to the meetings anymore, but I still enjoy making healthy meals that don’t taste like you’re on… Read More

I love me a good hearty recipe. Especially one that I can make a lot of and then eat leftovers for lunch the next day. And what I love even more is when you can make that recipe in a slow cooker. Yes, it’s the upfront work that is kind of a pain in the butt when you have to prepare it after you’ve… Read More

Happy New Year! Here’s to opening a new chapter, starting a blank slate, erasing the chalkboard and starting anew, opening a new door – yeah, you get it 🙂 But, seriously, how nice is it to not have to plan and prep for the holidays (for another year), to put away all of the decorations, and to set some inspiring… Read More

As promised in my Pumpkin Soup & How to Easily Get an Accurate Temperature post, I am now presenting you with my Restaurant Chef Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto. The restaurant is Chef Geoff’s in Washington, DC. The Chef is Executive Chef, Jerome Sharpe. And the Butternut Squash Risotto recipe is ta die for! This is going to be a… Read More

Fried Chicken Tacos – um, yeah – I wouldn’t choose to eat these normally. They just don’t really sound good to me. BUT, let me assure you – they are SO FREAKIN’ GOOD! A few weeks back, my husband, my father, my brother-in-law, and my 3 brothers all went on their annual outing to a Washington Nationals baseball game in… Read More